Brock Dawson
Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, 42nd Judicial Circuit (Washington County)
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney
Attorney in private practice whose work, he says, has spanned more than 50 Indiana courtrooms, mostly in criminal cases. He says he has tried seven criminal cases to a jury since January 2023.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges maximum sentences for sexual predators, accountability for repeat offenders
ReportElection 2026: Candidate for Washington County Prosecutor Brock DawsonCandidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 14, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com
“ensure that sexual predators face the maximum possible sentences, and so that violent and repeat offenders are properly held accountable”
Health & human services
Supports more treatment resources for low-level drug offenders
ReportElection 2026: Candidate for Washington County Prosecutor Brock DawsonCandidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 14, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com
“When it comes to low-level drug offenders, we need to be allocating more resources toward recovery and rehabilitation.”
Courts & justice
Pledges to try cases rather than accept weak plea deals
He says plea agreements are necessary and that he would resolve many cases by agreement.
ReportElection 2026: Candidate for Washington County Prosecutor Brock DawsonCandidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 14, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com
“The elected Prosecutor, however, must be prepared to go to trial.”
Pledges to involve crime victims in plea negotiations
ReportElection 2026: Candidate for Washington County Prosecutor Brock DawsonCandidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 14, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com
“support crime victims by including them in the negotiation process, proactively communicating”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Washington County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Election 2026: Candidates on the General Ballot
News coverage · The Washington County Times · Sep 6, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com
- Election 2026: Candidate for Washington County Prosecutor Brock Dawson
Candidate questionnaire · The Washington County Times · Sep 14, 2026 · washingtoncountytimes.com
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